Theodore Nathaniel Engdahl III (Ted) was born in St. Paul, MN, to Dr. Ted N. Engdahl Jr. and Adeline Mae (Oswald) Engdahl on July 13, 1940. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Tracy, and children Kristen (Joe) Deardon of San Diego, CA, Ted (Kim) Engdahl IV of Santa Margarita, CA, Peter (Sue) Engdahl of San Jose, CA, Kaitlin Powers-Engdahl of Spokane and Kendra (Brina) Powers-Engdahl of Big Island, HI. Additionally, Ted has 7 grandchildren, Carolanne, Ryan, Tyler, Teddy V, Jessica, Corryn, Wyatt, and 6 great-grandchildren, Makena, Logan, Jax, Nova, Sky, and Ryder. He is also survived by three sisters who adored him, Raeann Engdahl, Stephanie (Tom) Connor, and DeeDee (Robert) Tolles.
Ted was a track star in High School in San Jose, CA, and continued running races throughout his life. Ted was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country in the 45th company of the Airborne Marines.
Ted's professional career with the County of Santa Clara, spanned over 30 years. He worked in the Juvenile probation division and was devoted to enhancing the success of troubled youth. His co-workers thought the world of him as he mentored and fostered their personal growth and professional careers.
Ted's devotion and compassion for his children and grandchildren were beyond measure. As much as he loved them, they loved him with all their hearts. He focused on wanting people to live to their fullest potential and impacted everyone he met. Ted will be lovingly remembered, and never forgotten.
My Darling Ted. With all my heart, I love you and thank you for loving me. Our home and our family will be filled with loving memories until we all meet again in Heaven. ~ Tracy
A visitation will be held at Hennessey Funeral Home at 2203 N. Division, Spokane on January 6, 2022, from 4-7 pm. The memorial service will be held at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church at 4102 S. Crestline, Spokane, WA 99223, on January 7, 2022, at noon followed by a reception at the Spokane Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hamblen Park Church at the above-noted address or Meals on Wheels, at 1222 W. Second Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. To leave an online condolence to Ted's family, please visit our website at HennesseyFuneralHomes.com.
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Ted,
Your guidance at James Ranch in 72 worked wonders in bringing this lad onto life's honest path.
All I have to give is a heartfelt thanks from one of your kids who owes you everything.
jim sullivan
July 5, 2023
Tracy and family, sending peace, love and joyous reflections of your beautiful family with Ted at the head of the table.
Marianne F Jackson
January 7, 2022
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May family and friends memories comfort you. May God´s love heal your sorrow and may his peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. Matthew 5:4
Neighbor
January 7, 2022
Offering our prayers and love to your family for experiencing such a great loss. Ted was such a sweet guy, and always took a special interest in my Theodore for sharing the same first name. :) Love and blessings to the Engdahl Family.
Your friends,
Cheryl, Theo, and Jack
Cheryl, Theodore, and Jack Thompson
Friend
January 5, 2022
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
Washington State
January 5, 2022
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